| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $170.83 | 4.477% | $178.4781 | $178.48 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.50 | 5.477% | $27.9514 | $27.95 | $27.95 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.38 | 12.702% | $240.4835 | $240.48 | $240.50 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.25 | 11.687% | $245.9906 | $245.99 | $246.00 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.73 | 3.179% | $245.2874 | $245.29 | $245.30 | $245.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.91 | 6.789% | $219.8892 | $219.89 | $219.90 | $219.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.39 | 7.279% | $128.0804 | $128.08 | $128.10 | $128.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,193.99 | $1,286.1606 | $1,286.16 | $1,286.25 | $1,286.30 | |